Using ginger and honey as home remedies to cure whooping cough

Condition analysis:
Although the name "whooping cough" sounds almost comical at first, this respiratory condition more formally known as pertussis is no laughing matter. This bacterial infection is caused by Bordetella pertussis, and is difficult to diagnose or slow the spread of due to its long incubation period. It typically takes 2-3 weeks before the bacteria fully manifests, by which point it can have infected many other people. The condition’s symptoms begin the same as most common colds, but the consistent cough soon develops into severe coughing fits, chest and throat inflammation, as well as a wheezing sound upon inhalation after a fit, hence the name. The coughing can be so constant and violent that people actually break ribs in the process, and the bacteria is notoriously hard to eliminate, leading to the other common name of this condition, the 100-day cough.

Instructions:
Ginger
There are many healthy benefits of ginger, but when it comes to whooping cough, its expectorant qualities are the most important. By helping to eliminate excess mucus and phlegm, ginger tea or supplements can help to alleviate the chest congestion and improve airflow to the lungs and respiratory tracts. Furthermore, ginger possesses strong antibacterial qualities, which can help to eliminate or neutralize the bacteria that is causing whooping cough in the first place.

Honey
You’ve often savored the sweet taste of honey dissolving on your tongue, but perhaps you didn’t know how many antiseptic, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties that little drop of heaven actually contained. Not only does honey help to coat the throat and reduce inflammation, it can actively seek out the bacterial infection and work to eliminate the illness very rapidly. Adding honey to a glass of chamomile tea is the perfect home remedy for a speedy recovery from pertussis.